Add 4/98 and 45/50
4/98 + 45/50 is 461/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2450 + 2205/2450 = 100 + 2205/2450 = 2305/2450 - 2305/2450 simplified gives 461/490
- So, 4/98 + 45/50 = 461/490
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